John Boadu, an aspiring NPP National Chairman, has made a shocking comment over the continued detention of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah at the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
According to John Boadu, he does not expect the member of parliament to die in custody, but adds that his death there would be acceptable to “us”.
John Boadu made these shocking remarks after arriving at the EOCO office at about 9:30 pm on Thursday, October 1, accompanied by Farouk Aliu Mahama, a former Yendi MP.
The former NPP General Secretary is quoted by JoyNews as saying, “I don’t think he’ll die there. Even if he dies there, that’s okay for us because…”.
John Boadu’s comment comes hours after Baffour Awuah voluntarily reported to the agency to assist with an investigation into transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans, following an Accra High Court warrant authorising his arrest.
Meanwhile, Samuel Atta Akyea, a Lawyer for Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has slammed the continued detention of his client by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Atta Akyea questioned the manner in which the legislator is being treated in connection with an ongoing investigation into transactions involving SIC Life Savings and Loans.
According to Atta Akyea, the MP voluntarily reported to the agency earlier in the day to assist with investigations after an Accra High Court issued a warrant for his arrest. He was subsequently taken into custody by EOCO, with investigators expected to continue questioning him on Friday.
Atta Akyea expressed his frustration after visiting the EOCO premises following Baffour Awuah’s arrest on Thursday, October 1, saying, “The power play is disgusting. If my client, who is a Member of Parliament, is treated this way, then who is safe?”
Meanwhile, reports suggest Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has been granted a GH¢50 million bail with three sureties by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Also, EOCO has stated that after Baffour Awuah surrendered himself, he was subsequently placed under arrest and is currently cooperating with investigators as the investigative process proceeds.
EOCO disclosed that the Baffour Awuah ongoing investigations has to with allegations relating to criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, tax-related offences and other matters under investigation.
In a statement, EOCO stated, “The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) wishes to inform the public that Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Senior Partner of Sarkodie, Baffour Awuah and Partners, voluntarily surrendered himself at the premises of EOCO today at approximately 10 am to assist investigators in ongoing investigations.
His appearance follows several months of efforts by the Office to secure his attendance before investigators in connection with ongoing investigations into allegations relating to criminal conspiracy, financial loss to SIC Savings and Loans, money laundering, tax-related offences and other matters under investigation.
The Office subsequently commenced the applicable investigative and operational procedures in respect of Mr Baffour Awuah.
In accordance with those procedures, Mr Baffour Awuah was subsequently placed under arrest and is currently cooperating with investigators as the investigative process proceeds.
EOCO further wishes to assure the public that its investigations will progress professionally, independently and in accordance with due process
The Office will continue to pursue all relevant lines of inquiry, examine the available evidence and afford all persons involved their rights under the Constitution and applicable laws.
The public is therefore urged to allow the investigative and judicial processes to proceed without speculation or premature conclusions regarding the culpability of any individual.
EOCO will provide further information when it is appropriate and legally permissible to do so”.
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